Q: I want to break my lease to get away from an emotionally abusive ex. I have 4 months left to pay. What are my options?
ex is threatening me with social/emotional blackmail, not physical/financial harm. But mentally/emotionally I am not in a good place. I am seeing a therapist but I don't want to wait until I'm actually at the point of being suicidal to start dealing with the situation. I would like to move back home (out of state) where my family is, so I can have their emotional/social support as I recover from this situation, but my lease is not up until April 30. If I absolutely have to keep paying them then that's just how it goes, but if there's anything I can do to get out of my lease sooner I want to.
A: There are certainly options to explore to achieve your goal of getting out of your lease based on the limited facts provided. Thus, I would recommend organizing everything you have in your possession that is relevant to this matter, including your lease and any evidence you have of the abuse by your ex, and consult with an attorney individually. A knowledgeable attorney will review the specific facts of this situation, and advise as to your options moving forward.
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